Illustration of a binary heap with atomic arrows indicating lock‑free operations.

Implementing Lock-Free Priority Queues Using Compare and Swap

A deep dive into lock‑free priority queues, explaining the compare‑and‑swap technique, data‑structure choices, correctness proofs, and real‑world benchmarks.

May 15, 2026 · 10 min · 2000 words · martinuke0
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